HK chief executive visits Boston, exchanges views on IT sector

Hong Kong Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying

Hong Kong’s Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying began his official visit to Boston with tours to top-notch research institutions to see the latest innovation and technology developments in the United States, the Hong Kong government news website said yesterday.
Leading a delegation comprising government officials, industry leaders and academics from the innovation and technology sector, Leung visited the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Media Lab which is devoted to projects at the convergence of technology, multimedia, sciences, art and design.
Leung also met the Provost of MIT, Martin Schmidt, and senior faculty members with Hong Kong connections to exchange views on how to enhance the co-operation between Hong Kong and Boston in the innovation and technology sector.
Leung visited the Harvard Stem Cell Institute (HSCI), and toured the labs at HSCI to learn more about their field of research including regenerative medicine.
He also met Marshal of Harvard University Jackie O’Neill, and exchanged views on promoting cooperation among industry, academic and research sectors to boost innovation and technology.
Leung addressed a luncheon organized by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, New York, where he met with representatives of Boston business chambers and local leaders.
He said Hong Kong’s information and communications technology infrastructure and the liberalized telecommunications market open up a wealth of opportunity for e-commerce, wireless/mobile, digital-content creation and service, cloud computing, and much more.
“I invite you to build your businesses, and start your start- ups in Hong Kong, where the future is already up and running,” Leung said.
He will depart Boston and return to Hong Kong on today.   Xinhua